Dr. Nicky Somerville's life in the big city has fallen apart. The series takes shape as she leaves the city to make a fresh start in the small town of Bassett, New Zealand. Nicky thinks that the pace of life will be slower and more simple, but learns that life is complex wherever you are. Mercy Peak tells the story of Nicky and her fellow Bassett residents‹ordinary people whose lives are full of romance, passion and eccentricities.